Even in my darkest times I knew I had a good future ahead of me.

His grandfather was Sir Paul Getty; his father was John Paul Getty III; his mother Gisela (née Schmidt) is a professional photographer and documentary filmmaker. He has a maternal half-sister Anna (born 1972). They have four children; a son Cassius Paul and three daughters: Grace Violet and June Catherine.

Balthazar Getty (pron. : /bælˈθeɪzər/) (born January 22 1975) is an American film actor and member of the band Ringside.